Product Safety Engineer

Bulgin Limited.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

4 x Life Assurance

Innovation and recognition award

Flexible and Hybrid working

Job summary

Bulgin Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to lead global product safety approvals and certification management. The role focuses on maintaining certification databases and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to support new product development, manage certification projects, and keep the safety procedure up to date. Flexibility with hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with standards (ISO, IEC, etc.) is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product certification database and manage new certifications.
• Stay updated with industry standards to support the role.
• Collaborate with production, sales and marketing to fulfill the role.
• Support sales with customer enquiries related to approvals and certifications.
• Keep the Product Safety procedures current and comprehensive.
• Provide technical input in new product development.
• Share knowledge of third‑party product approvals with the team.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Knowledge of product safety standards

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bulgin is widely recognised as a leading manufacturer of environmentally sealed connectors and components. With over 100 years in the industry, Bulgin continues to innovate and develop products and services to cater for its global customer base across a variety of markets. We are looking for a Product Safety Engineer to join our busy Engineering team based in Cambridge.

The role

To take a lead on supporting the business with all product safety approval activities. This includes creation/maintenance of a global product approval database, along with managing all associated certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain product certification database as well as managing new certifications
• Actively keep up to date with relevant industry/international standards to support the job function
• Liaise with other departments (production, sales, finance, marketing) as required to fulfil the role
• Support sales with customer enquiries relating to approvals and certifications
• Keep the Product Safety Business Procedure relevant and comprehensive
• Provide technical expertise in the development of new products
• Share third‑party product approval knowledge to the rest of the Engineering team
• Assist with team continuous improvement activities

Qualification and Experience

The successful candidate will be degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline. Previous professional experience is desirable but candidates new to their career will be considered.

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience working with technical standards (ISO, IEC, etc.)
• IT literate and fluent in Microsoft Office Applications, ERP-software
• Ability to clearly illustrate/communicate technical ideas
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in electrical and/or mechanical testing
• A familiarisation of relevant industry standards (IP & IK Ratings, ATEX, etc.)
• Membership of a relevant Engineering Institution
• Willingness to occasionally travel

Person Specification

Our successful candidate will be a proactive individual who works well on their own initiative and as part of a collaborative team. You will have good attention to detail and problem‑solving skills along with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.

What we offer

We have significant growth plans and are seeking talented individuals to enhance our capabilities. Therehas never been a better time to join us! We can offer you the opportunity to further your career working alongside some of the best industry experts. We offer a collaborative and innovative working culture alongside a competitive salary and benefits package consisting of:

• 25 days annualleave plus Bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• 4 x Life Assurancecover
• Innovation and recognition award schemes.
• Flexible and Hybrid working

If you and feel you have the required skills and experience to be our new Product Safety Engineer we are excited to hear from you!